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Civilization : the way we live now

by William A. Ewing, Holly Roussell

This photographic volume examines the expansion and evolution of contemporary human civilisation. It features art photography that analyses how people live today, focusing on global movements and the societal structures of the twenty-first century.

Accession 25449 ISBN 9780500021705 Publisher Thames & Hudson
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